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Unpop Short Film Fest monster mashes selections from our free open-submission inbox, favoring local films and outsider art unlikely to find a home in any other fest. This is our second annual event.

CCAE Theatricals’ hit show, The Piano Men returns to the California Center for the Arts with their Billy Joel & Elton John Edition. Join Allen, Jake, Benny and Jack as they bounce back and forth between two grand pianos, backed by their live on-stage band. “Benny & The Jets”, “Uptown Girl”, “Rocket Man” and “Piano Man” are just a few of the many hits you will hear. You won’t want to miss this spectacular night of theatrical showmanship, bringing the songs of these two iconic Piano Men to life like you’ve never experienced before! For more information visit: artcenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

As maternal mortality rates are steadily worsening across California, a CalMatters analysis finds that maternity wards are closing at an alarming rate.

Biles won silver in the floor exercise final, her fourth of the Paris Olympics. She missed out on the podium in the balance beam after slipping from the beam in her only major mistake of the Games.

4 Wednesdays each month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 years welcome! This month-long series is full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). We teach hand tool skills to this age group using safe materials and practices. Each project builds on craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Students will get acquainted with various woodworking tools and techniques and will be guided through a series of exercises that exercise hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and creativity. Students will make at least one fun, high-quality project to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • One-day attendance Stay Connected with San Diego Craft Collective! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The Athenaeum is pleased to welcome local artist Kim MacConnel for a special presentation of his career, process, recent projects, and 2010 mural "The Girl from Ipanema" for Murals of La Jolla. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. lecture. As a seminal figure in the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s, MacConnel created a unique visual language, drawing inspiration from wide-ranging and multicultural sources such as textile arts, found graphic images, and Henri Matisse. Stay Connected | The Athenaeum on Facebook + Instagram

With heat waves and extreme weather becoming more and more common, one Indiana teacher wants to empower her students with information, and the creative freedom to imagine big ideas.

In this workshop, students will learn about the origins of Kintsugi, the Japanese ‘art of golden repair,’ and its meaning as it relates to one’s own life. Instructor Luis Santiago explains, “In these uncertain and crazy times, I believe people can find some solace and comfort in realizing that their so called “scars” and imperfections are things that do not need to be hidden or ashamed of.” While the traditional craft of Kintsugi can take multiple months to complete, mastery in application, and involves toxic lacquer, the techniques used in this workshop to repair two ceramic pieces and embellish these pieces in two distinct Kintsugi-inspired ways brings it to a much wider audience and allows for completion in one workshop. All materials are included. Students will learn two distinct ways of highlighting the breaks of their provided ceramic pieces and will take home a unique piece. Ages 17+ are welcome.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.

Note: The event is currently at capacity, though unused tickets may be released prior to the festival. From the organizers: The sixth Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 27 – 29, 2023. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts have been selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival will be free for everyone to attend, and includes a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. Produced by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, the Playhouse’s 2023/2024 Artist-in-Residence, in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2016 by San Diego Repertory Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to be able to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego. Dates Oct 27 – 29, 2023 Venue Play Development Center, La Jolla Playhouse Google Map | Parking Info About the plays: FRIDAY OCT 27 6 p.m. Artistic and Literary Panel 7 p.m. Manning 9 p.m. Opening Reception SATURDAY OCT 28 Saturday Afternoon 2 p.m. The Jersey Devil is a Papi Chulo 4 p.m. Dramaturgy Panel Dinner break, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. We encourage Matinee attendees to stay on, and Evening attendees to arrive early. On-site food options currently include street vendor Elotes Locos. Saturday Evening 6 p.m. Directors Panel 7 p.m. The Invocation of Selena SUNDAY OCT 29 12 p.m. Local Project Presentation 1 p.m. Scholar Panel 2 p.m. Apple Bottom 4 p.m. Conversation with Playwrights 5 p.m. Closing Reception Related links: La Jolla Playhouse website | Instagram | Facebook